Prerequisites to Managing an iPhone
Before starting the device management process, complete the following steps to ensure that you can complete the entire setup.
1) Second Apple Device with Apple Configurator
You should have access to either a Mac computer or a second iOS (iPhone, iPad) device that can run Apple Configurator.
Download Apple Configurator from either the iPhone or Mac App Store and make sure your second device can run it.
Please confirm if this can apply to you:
2). Apple Business Manager Account
Getting Started
Sign up for Apple Business Manager
Learn how to get your own ABM account so that you can fully manage Apple devices.
3) Connect ABM Account to Manage Engine
Getting Started
Create a Manage Engine Account
Get started with the Manage Engine MDM by creating an account.
4). Prepare to Reset and Restore with iCloud
Getting Started
Prepare to Reset and Restore with iCloud
Double-check your iCloud sync settings to ensure that you are backing up important data.
Next Up
Add a Device to ABM
Add a Device to ABM
You'll need to connect your iPhone to Apple Business Manager.